You've passed the college entrance examination, but can't you make it in the entertainment

"Have you ever thought that one day you will become a superstar?"

Whenever Le Yan recalled the expression and tone of Liu Zhuangzhuang's face when he said this, he would toss and turn in bed with mixed feelings.

The battle for succession has been going on for a year. He has always considered himself an outsider, trying to find a good way out for himself through his identity and performance in the circle. Unexpectedly, he has become an insider without realizing it.

Liu Min and Ji Xueli have both confided their true feelings to him more than once. In the eyes of these two competitors, several qualities that the next superstar helmsman must possess seem to fit him.

1. Have an outstanding status among superstars.

Le Yan is a celebrity shareholder of Superstar and owns the only celebrity studio under the company.

He is also the manager of the two major pillar industries of Superstar. Although he does not invest much energy in the large entertainment group and only needs to hold one weekly meeting, he is fully aware of the business of the content division and the artist management department.

2. Outstanding abilities and extensive network of contacts.

LeYan has never actually managed any department in Superstar, but he has his own studio.

Since its establishment, the studio has signed Li Yiran and Deng Xuefeng successively. These three people supported almost all the important events of the superstar last year.

Although he does not have as many platforms, media and peer resources as Ji Xueli and Liu Min, he has many "high-level" resources given by Ye Xinchun, as well as a huge number of connections accumulated from overseas activities.

Le Yan believes that he is also competitive in this area.

3. Be loved by employees.

LeYan is an artist and naturally has a fan base in the company, which is an advantage that others cannot match.

Liu Zhuangzhuang, Kong Chao, Su Tian from the Content Division and several classmates from the Artist Management Department can help him build up his voice internally.

And they are already doing so.
Obviously, the effect is significant.

Finally, the most important point is that Ye Xinchun will only hand over the superstar to someone she trusts.

There is no doubt that Le Yan's name will definitely be on Ye Xinchun's most trusted list.

Le Yan sighed deeply, turned over and buried his face in the pillow.

"Want to fight?"

Le Yan is going to stay in Kyoto to go to school. Although he gets along very well with his friends in Hong Kong, they haven't had the chance to meet for the time being.

Fortunately, Li Yiran was abroad and had plenty of time, so Le Yan introduced these friends to Li Yiran.

He suggested that if there is time, let Li Yiran visit these senior singers on his behalf. Le Yan said that he had already prepared everything and would see if he could take this opportunity to help Li Yiran open up the Hong Kong market.

These people are all old hands in Hong Kong. If any one of them helps her, the results will be much better than if she works hard on her own outside.

While Li Yiran was recording a new music style and new album abroad, he also participated in some exposure activities in the local entertainment circle, but the results were not very good and could only be described as mediocre.

Although there are many noble people around to help, when you arrive in an unfamiliar environment, you will definitely have to go through a period of 'darkness before dawn'.

Li Yiran, who had not suffered any setbacks in many years, flew to Hong Kong to meet Le Yan's friends with the mentality of changing the environment and changing his mood.

Li Yiran had no idea how Le Yan got to know these big-name Hong Kong stars, nor did she understand what he meant by "laying the groundwork for everything." But wherever she went, she received the warmest reception.

This made her, a wanderer who had been wandering outside for more than half a month and had suffered a lot, smell the scent of warmth.

"I heard that you also lived in Hong Kong for a period of time?"

Yu Daping had never heard of Le Yan's name before, but he had heard of Li Yiran's name.

He had met Li Yiran several times when he went to the mainland for activities, but they had never had an in-depth conversation.

I didn’t expect that this is such a perfect match between a talented man and a beautiful woman!

Yu Daping's enthusiasm dispelled Li Yiran's nervousness, and she said in a relaxed manner:
"Yes, I came to live with Le Yan for a while when he was filming "Comrades: Almost a Love Story" in Hong Kong. We often do this. When one of us has work, we will take time to visit the other's city."

"Live in Sham Shui Po?"

At Yu Daping's age, how could he withstand the temptation of online romance?

I'm completely stuck in it!

I feel uncomfortable if I don’t chat for a moment, and I have no appetite for tea or food.

Now he is full of curiosity and interest in everything about Le Yan!
"Yes, LeYan Studios is over there." Li Yiran blurted out.

“There are a lot of delicious food nearby.”

"He could find a lot of delicious little shops every day, and the flavors of many of them are still lingering in my mind now."

"Oh? Which one is his favorite place to go?"

Gradually, Li Yiran discovered that Yu Daping was not passionate about her, but about Le Yan.
Because all his questions revolve around Le Yan.

From Le Yan's life in Hong Kong to his diet and daily life, he even asked about his favorite color.

Li Yiran's heart, which had been warmed up at first, became colder as they talked.
What's happening here? !

After half an hour, Yu Daping finally satisfied his desire to spy on Le Yan. He leaned back happily on the soft sofa and thought to himself, "So Le Yan is this kind of person." When he looked up, he met Li Yiran's inquiring, vigilant and even a little hostile eyes.

He thought to himself, "Oh no!"

I don’t know what happened during this period of time, but whenever he got involved with this new friend, his behavior became abnormal.

"When are you planning to get married?" Yu Daping quickly adjusted his expression to avoid possible misunderstandings.

I know he's yours!
The relationship between us is pure, there is absolutely no other meaning.
Li Yiran also realized that he had not controlled his expression well just now. This is an old senior, how could he be so rude?

She smiled a more genuine and friendly smile:

"It's not decided yet. Le Yan and I are both very busy, with work coming one after another. We'll just take it one step at a time."

Yu Daping couldn't help revealing a look of loss.

During this time, he asked Le Yan many times, intentionally or unintentionally, when he would have time to come to Hong Kong again, asking him to be a good host, but Le Yan said he had no work plans to go to Hong Kong in the near future.
This made Yu Daping very uncomfortable.

In his understanding, there is no such concept as cherishing the bond connected through the Internet.

He wanted to see Le Yan so much!
He has no plans to go to the mainland for work in the near future, and his work schedule does not allow it. Doesn't this mean that he and Le Yan will have no chance to meet in the short term?

The conversation with Li Yiran made him feel cold.

It seems that Le Yan is really busy at work. I wanted to invite him with other excuses, but it seems there is no chance.

Not long after, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Yiran, have you not been active in the country recently?"

Le Yan revealed during the chat that Li Yiran's activities during this period were not in the country.

So does she have any work arrangements in Hong Kong?

Li Yiran just said that when the other party has work, they will take time to visit the other party's city. If Li Yiran has an event in Hong Kong, will Le Yan come to see her?

I am such a genius. I can think of such a tricky angle. I am so smart!
Li Yiran answered truthfully:
"Recently, we have been active in several Southeast Asian countries."

"Are there any work arrangements in Hong Kong?" Yu Daping asked.

Li Yiran shook his head regretfully: "No."

Hong Kong's entertainment industry is too closed.

When she performs in neighboring countries, at most the audience in the audience will not be enthusiastic because they are not familiar with her, but if she performs in Hong Kong, there will be no audience at all.

A few years ago, she had arranged an album signing event in Hong Kong and signed 23 albums in one morning.
How can this happen?
Yu Daping was a little surprised:
“Why not arrange some activities in Hong Kong? Hong Kong is a door to the Southeast Asian market.”

Due to its geographical advantage, many artists from Southeast Asia choose to debut in Hong Kong. Driven by these foreign artists, it is relatively easier for Hong Kong artists to enter Southeast Asian countries.

Judging from Li Yiran’s explanation, it is obvious that she wants to try to open up the Southeast Asian market.

In this case, how can we bypass Hong Kong?
Of course Li Yiran couldn't tell the truth, so he could only shift the blame to other places:

"I received an invitation from a team from a neighboring country to participate in this activity, so I only did the itinerary there. Of course, I want to come to Hong Kong for activities, but I was in a hurry to prepare this time, so I didn't have time to make plans for activities in Hong Kong."

Yu Daping said enthusiastically:
"It's not too late to do it now! Our place is small, and the activities here are nothing more than those few forms-"

"Next time, for sure." Li Yiran lowered his head to adjust his bangs and replied awkwardly.

"Don't be polite with me. I'll arrange it for you right now." Yu Daping was caught up in the madness of being able to meet his 'confidant' soon. He completely blocked out Li Yiran's words, picked up his phone and started making a call.

"Mandy, do you have any artists holding concerts recently? I'll introduce you to a guest. It doesn't matter if there's already a guest. You'll be lucky if you have two guests!"

"Aniu, are there any movie promotion activities recently? I'll find someone to support you. Why thank me? Just give them more opportunities to speak."

"Uncle Feng, it's me, Pingzi. Does your radio station need a guest recently? I have a great singer here. Let her go on stage once."

Yu Daping really hopes to arrange a year's worth of work for Li Yiran.

Li Yiran is staying in Hong Kong for a year, and he doesn’t believe that Le Yan won’t come over!
Faced with Yu Daping's crazy behavior, Li Yiran on the opposite side was dumbfounded.

When she was working hard outside alone, she was bruised and battered and had a hard time.

As soon as Le Yan got involved, he got better immediately.
Is she the one who is suitable to be a gigolo?

It was not only Yu Daping who helped Li Yiran open up the Hong Kong market, but also Le Yan and other netizens.

These netizens really want to meet LeYan in person!
With the help of a large number of Hong Kong singers, Li Yiran temporarily changed his plan. Except for going to the neighboring country to produce a new album with the gold medal producer, he stayed in Hong Kong for the rest of the time.

Just as Yu Daping said, if you want to go abroad, Hong Kong is a very good springboard.

In the past, she couldn't step on this springboard and could only go around it and step on other stones. Now the road leading to the pedal has been paved for her, and someone is pushing her forward anxiously. Of course, Li Yiran has to come back and step on the pedal again.

The original time of overseas activities has been extended from one month to three months. If things develop well in Hong Kong, this time will be further extended.

Before Le Yan joined the group, he took a week to visit Li Yiran in Hong Kong.

The day for netizens to meet has finally arrived!
Some online friends meeting each other foreshadows the end of an absurd relationship.

"Fuck, this guy is a photo fraud!"

"Am I ugly? Then I'll leave?"

But when some netizens meet, the relationship between the two parties will be sublimated again, because their communication rises from the physical level to the spiritual level, and they are completely dissolved and blended.

Le Yan used the week in Hong Kong to have a spiritual exchange with each of his netizens.

From music to movies, from hiking to diving, from Tolstoy to Andersen, from Kilimanjaro to Dongguan, Le Yan clearly remembers the interests of every netizen. Along the way, he speaks differently to different people. Not only does he not feel alienated from the transition from the second dimension to the three-dimensional world, but he makes these people even more addicted.

"You are indeed my confidant. You are just like me, eating only the core of the egg tart and not the skin! Le Yan, I really regret not meeting you earlier."

After meeting Le Yan, Yu Daping felt that his life became brighter.

Le Yan said excitedly:
"I also feel that we met too late. I have never met anyone who is so compatible with me. Next time Ranran comes to Hong Kong for an event, I will definitely come to see you again."

Yu Daping felt that Li Yiran's activities in Hong Kong should continue.

Le Yan hasn't even left Hong Kong yet, but he already started missing her!

We must create opportunities for Le Yan to come back!!
In addition to meeting netizens, Le Yan also went to meet many old friends with Li Yiran during those days.

One of the things is to thank the aunties and grandmas for providing him with clues. This is probably the last time that Le Yan and Li Yiran can go shopping like ordinary people, so they must cherish it.

"Next time I come to Hong Kong, these passers-by will surround you and ask for your autograph." Le Yan pulled Li Yiran and smiled foolishly.

Li Yiran puts his focus on Le Yan:

"I don't necessarily need to ask anyone for an autograph. Your show, Almost a Love Story, is about to air soon."

"Oh, I wonder when will be the next time I go to the vegetable market." Le Yan said with a complicated tone.

There is no place in the mainland where he and Li Yiran can move freely.

Their names will soon be recorded on the land of Hong Kong.

From a career perspective, you should be happy.

But deep down in my heart, there is still a sense of loss.

Once again, they lost their right to be ordinary people.

Freedom is like a curse. For an artist, if you want to get more, you must accept the curse of losing your freedom.

Seeing that the atmosphere had been brought down by himself, Le Yan quickly straightened his mood and said cheerfully:

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's buy some food tonight. I haven't cooked for you in a long time. What do you want to eat?"

With career success comes more work.

More work means less time to spend together.

I remember when they first got together, no matter how busy they were, they would still have breakfast together in the morning.

But now, the two people may only see each other once every half a month.

Le Yan wanted to liven up the atmosphere, but ended up making Li Yiran even more sad.

The musician's emotions are more sensitive and she has been sad for a long time.

Li Yiran grabbed Le Yan's arm and pretended to be happy:
"It's okay. The world is so big. There will always be a place where we can hold hands and go shopping openly. There we don't have to care about other people's eyes and can do whatever we want. Yes, there must be a place!"

Le Yan could even guess what strangers were thinking, so how could he not hear the disappointment in the tone of Li Yiran, his most familiar voice?
"When you and I are tired of working together, we can retire early and settle down in a city with pleasant scenery where no one knows us." Le Yan lowered his head and kissed Li Yiran on the temple.

Li Yiran smiled and said:
"Retire early? What will we eat and drink in the future? Will we have to earn money for the baby's milk powder?"

She is used to spending lavishly, and if she really retires and lives off her savings, Li Yiran will definitely be anxious.

Work still can't stop.

Le Yan felt the real warmth of the person next to him, listened to the hawkers' calls, and smelled the strong breath of life.

He looked at the orange-red sunset in the distance, smiled with relief, and got an answer that had been bothering him for a long time.

"If that day really comes, we won't be poor. We might even make more than being an artist." (End of this chapter)